BAUD - Unit of measure for data transmission speed representing bits per second, e.g., 9,600 baud = 9,600 bits per second (bps).
BC - Abbreviation for bare copper.
BC-S - Abbreviation for double shield; 1 bare copper, 1 silver.
BCCS - Abbreviation for bare copper-clad steel.
BEADED COAX - A coaxial cable in which the dielectric consists of beads made of various materials.
BELLWIRE - Common term for wire primarily used for making doorbell and thermostat connections.
BELT (BELTED TYPE CABLE) - Refers to the number of layers of insulation on a conductor or number of layers of jacket on a cable.
BEND RADIUS - The radius of curvature that an optical fiber cable can bend without causing harmful effects on the optical or mechanical performance of the cable.
BENDING LOSS - In a fiber optic system a form of increased attenuation caused by: a) Having the fiber curved around a restrictive radius of curvature; or b) Micro bends caused by minute distortions in the fiber imposed by externally induced disturbances. Excessive bending loss may result from poor drawing or cable manufacturing technique.
BENDING RADIUS - Radius of curvature around which a fiber is bent under a stated pulling force.
BerC - Abbreviation for beryllium-copper alloy.
BIAS - a) A voltage applied to a device to establish a reference level for operation. b) A high frequency voltage combined with an audio signal to reduce distortion.
